The Eurasian sparrowhawk inhabits terrestrial landscapes and ground forests, with elevations reaching up to 2 kilometers; the species occupies temperate mixed forests characterized by warm summers and abundant oak, birch, and maple trees, as well as flooded meadows with plentiful grass where water frequently covers the ground, and taiga regions featuring cold winters and numerous coniferous trees such as fir and pine. The climate varies, including consistently wet conditions with frequent rain and high humidity, cool summers with significant rainfall and snowfall in winter, warm summers with abundant rain, warm summers and mild winters, and comfortable summers with temperatures between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius.